Driving innovation at the intersection of humans and technology,
the
Centre for Human-Computer Interaction (CHCi) at IIT Mandi is committed to shaping the future
through
intuitive design, inclusive research, and cutting-edge solutions.
One of the primary objectives of the HCi Centre is to
conduct outcome-based research in human-computer interaction that address societal
needs. The research plans to focus on cognitive technologies, brain-computer
interfaces, cognitive enhancement, different modalities of smell, taste, and touch,
virtual and augmented reality, social computing, machine learning, and intelligent
user interfaces.
Another objective of the HCi Centre is to train the next
generation of HCi researchers and practitioners. The Centre plans to offer
Certificate, Master and Ph.D. programs, specializations, training programs, and
workshops to students and professionals in the field of HCi.
The HCi Centre will foster collaboration among researchers,
academics, industry professionals, and other stakeholders. The Centre plans to host
seminars, conferences, and workshops to bring together experts in the field of HCi
and provide a platform for exchanging ideas and sharing knowledge. This can promote
interdisciplinary collaboration, essential for solving complex problems in HCi.
The HCi Centre will work towards improving the user
experience of interactive technologies. The Centre will conduct usability studies,
user experience evaluations, and accessibility testing to identify and address
issues that may hinder the usability and effectiveness of interactive systems.
The HCi Centre will address societal challenges by
developing solutions that positively impact society. The Centre will focus on
accessibility, health, education, defense and security, environment, sustainability,
etc., and develop technologies that can significantly impact people's lives.
The HCi Centre will try to generate monetary resources via
teaching, skill development, research, and leasing the bleeding-edge lab equipment
and other facilities to become self-sustaining over time eventually.
